Kodak M590 vs Samsung NX1

Following is a thorough comparison of the Kodak M590 and Samsung NX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M590 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the M590 (1/3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was manufactured 5 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak M590 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M590 scores versus the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M590 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak M590 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M590 and the NX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M590 and NX1 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and NX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M590 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M590 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.